Denver Pioneers at Idaho State Bengals
· NCAA Men's BasketballBruner's 3-pointer sends Denver past Idaho State 70-69
Tevin Smith had 21 points and six rebounds for Denver (3-1). Smith had a dunk with 40 seconds left to get the Pioneers within two and then picked up his only assist on Bruner's game-winner. Touko Tainamo totaled 11 points, while Bruner scored 10.
Jared Rodriguez led the Bengals (1-3) in scoring with 19 points. Brock Mackenzie added 15 points. Kolby Lee had 10 points and six rebounds.
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Both teams play on Wednesday. Denver plays IUPUI while Idaho State travels to play Lindenwood.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 70 - 69 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 67 - 69 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Idaho State Timeout | 70 - 69 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Tommy Bruner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tevin Smith. | 70 - 69 |
| 2nd 0:06 | Touko Tainamo Defensive Rebound. | 67 - 69 |
Statistics
DEN |
IDST |
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|---|---|---|
| 24-52 | FG | 22-48 |
| 46 | Field Goal % | 46 |
| 4-17 | 3PT | 7-18 |
| 24 | Three Point % | 39 |
| 18-22 | FT | 18-22 |
| 82 | Free Throw % | 82 |
| 29 | Rebounds | 31 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 21 | Defensive Rebounds | 23 |
| 8 | Assists | 12 |
| 8 | Steals | 5 |
| 3 | Blocks | 3 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 12 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 2 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 2 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 23 | Points Off Turnovers | 8 |
| 10 | Fast Break Points | 6 |
| 34 | Points in Paint | 26 |
| 16 | Fouls | 18 |
| 3 | Largest Lead | 8 |
Game Information
Venue: Reed Gym
Location: Pocatello, ID
Attendance: 1,227 | Capacity:
Location: Pocatello, ID
Attendance: 1,227 | Capacity:
2025-26 Summit League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 14-2 | - | 27-8 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 12-4 | 2 | 24-10 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 4 | 18-17 |
| South Dakota | 8-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Omaha | 8-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Denver | 8-8 | 6 | 15-17 |
| South Dakota State | 7-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Oral Roberts | 4-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Kansas City | 1-15 | 13 | 4-27 |
2025-26 Big Sky Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 13-5 | - | 20-11 |
| Montana State | 12-6 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-7 | 2 | 14-19 |
| Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Montana | 10-8 | 3 | 18-16 |
| Weber State | 10-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Idaho | 9-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Sacramento State | 6-12 | 7 | 10-21 |
| Idaho State | 5-13 | 8 | 13-20 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-14 | 9 | 10-22 |


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